parents and schools: working together towards success hart high counselors and administrative team

Parents and Schools:

Working Together Towards Success

Hart High Counselors and Administrative Team

Parents and Schools Working Together Working Together Towards one

common goal:

Success for Your Student!

Parents and Schools Working Together

Importance Grades

Attendance Organization Involvement

Communication Resources

Parents and Schools Working TogetherImportance Students who have parents that are working together

with their school: Better attendance Higher test scores Less likely to engage in risky behaviors Behave better Social Skills Greater English language skills High self-concept

Parents and Schools Working TogetherImportance Parents benefit too! Parents who are involved:

More confident Enjoy their children more More sensitive Positive relationships with teachers More affectionate/less punishing

Parents and Schools Working TogetherImportance

The point:

Active parenting = higher achieving kids

Parents and Schools Working TogetherGrades

Passing grades Hart HS = D

Math = C Foreign Language = C

College Entrance Requirements = C Failing grades

Final semester grades that are an F will result in 0 credits earned for that class

Student will be responsible for making up those credits in summer school

Parents and Schools Working TogetherGrades

Hart High School’s Graduation Requirements

220 Credits Total Including:

ENGLISH 40 CREDITS (8 Classes)SOCIAL STUDIES 30 CREDITS (6 Classes) Grade 10 – Modern Civilizations Grade 11 – U.S. History Grade 12 – American Government & EconomicsSCIENCE . . . (Physical 2/Life 2) 20 CREDITS (4 Classes)MATHEMATICS 20 CREDITS (4 Classes)………………………………All students must pass Algebra 1 SequenceHEALTH 2.5 CREDITS (1 Class)FINE ARTS 10 CREDITS (2 Classes) (or one year Foreign Language plus one semester Fine Art)PRACTICAL ART 5 CREDITS (1 Class)P.E. 20 CREDITS (4 Classes) a. Grade 9 Two (2) semesters of P.E. b. Grade 10 – 12 Two (2) semesters of P.E.ADDITIONAL CLASSES 72.5 CREDITSDuplicate courses in classes excluding P.E. may not be given double creditCALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM TEST REQUIREMENTS: Students must pass both Language

Arts and Math (with a score of 350 or higher) Exit Exams in order to receive a diploma.

Parents and Schools Working TogetherGrades and Attendance

Poor attendance = Poor grades Hart HS: Fall 2012 Of the students who had at least 3 Ds and Fs, almost

70% of them had excessive absences or tardies Only 14% of students who had one D or F were

classified as having attendance problems


Good attendance incentive program Movie tickets, gift cards, etc. Off campus privileges Positive reinforcement from school and home


Poor attendance consequences Saturday School: 5 truancies/10 tardies Revoked dance privileges: 20 tardies/15 truancies Revoked parking pass: 25 tardies/20 truancies Revoked off campus pass: 11 tardies/10 truancies (a

quarter)

A truancy is an unexcused absence to one period, i.e. if a student is unexcused for a full day and they have six

periods, they will have six truancies in that one day.

Parents and Schools Working TogetherGrades and Organization

Another leading cause of Ds and Fs: Organization problems

Using a planner: Every student issued planner at year start Writing down homework is essential Sit down with your student and insure they are writing

in their planner daily and up to date with assignments Emphasize the importance of staying organized in

both school and life

Parents and Schools Working TogetherInvolvement

Importance of Student Involvement: All studies show students greatly benefit from being

involved in extracurricular activities Benefits are found with time management skills, better

social skills, expanding social circle, increased leadership skills and greater chances of success in high school and beyond

Parents and Schools Working TogetherInvolvement

Student Involvement Fall, Winter, Spring Sports Clubs Performing Arts ASB

Parent Involvement Hart Parent Organization (HPO)

Calendar of the website Padres Unidos

Second Tuesday of every month

Parents and Schools Working TogetherCommunication

#1 Speak to your student

#2 Student speak to teacher/counselor/both

#3 Parent contact teacher

#4 Parent contact counselor

#5Parent contactadministration


Communication not just with your school, but with your student Sit and talk with your student “I don’t have any” Stress the importance of school, attending, and

completing work. Lead by example. As noted in the pyramid, the student should be your

first contact regarding grades, or any concerns. If there is an issue, encourage them to go to their teacher to talk about it.


After student has initiated conversation First school contact should be the teacher

Failing grades Checking in on assignments, tests Concerns about instruction, class

Contact the teacher by phone or email Teacher contact info available on website and by

calling school

After contacting the teacher, the counselors and administrators may get involved to further support the student to succeed.

If you have attendance questions, contact attendance.


Weekly progress reports The last day of the week in the Counselor’s Office Grades, Missing Assignments, Test Scores,

Attendance Signed by every teacher

Usually helps to have an attached positive consequence or discipline associated with filling out the progress report since it is STUDENT’S responsibility to remember to pick one up!

Parents and Schools Working TogetherResources

Website Counseling, Newsletters, Calendars, Schedules

After School Intervention Program Tutoring with their teacher Math tutoring schedule Library Nights

Every Tuesday: 3:00 – 5:00 Counselor/Administrator


Counselor Breakdown

Candice Bloch A – C

Josh Nowak D – Ho

Kathy Kniest Hu – Me

Linda Sarian Mi – R

Connie Hertenstein S - Z


Administrator Breakdown

Jason d’Autremont A – Er

Erum Jones Es – Li

John Turner Lo – Ra

Melanie Hagman Re - Z

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